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Cummins/Onan Onan P4500i / P4500 — Storage Preparation

Maintenance · General

For the Cummins/Onan Onan P4500i / P4500, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan Onan P4500i, Cummins/Onan P4500

Before you start

  • Never store inverter with fuel indoors or near ignition sources.

Procedure

  1. Clean the inverter.
  2. Siphon gasoline from fuel tank as much as possible.
  3. Run engine until remaining gasoline is consumed and it shuts off.
  4. Drain remaining fuel from the float bowl.
  5. Change the oil.
  6. Remove spark plug, add about 1 tablespoon oil into opening, pull recoil to distribute oil.
  7. Replace the spark plug.
  8. Move inverter to a clean, dry storage location.

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan Onan P4500i →, Cummins/Onan P4500 →

Source: Cummins/Onan operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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